Had a quick 20 minutes last night and tried a pot virtual for the Root Over Rock Trident.
This is the tree a few weeks ago. It’s current pot isn’t to my personal taste.
One of the first things I thought about when I first saw the tree sitting on a bench at Willowbog was what pot it should be in. I realised then that I would probably buy it 🙂
I wanted to see what it would be like with the rock incorporated within a pot, not over the edge. It’s hard to imagine without actually trying it. I was worried that the bulk of the rock to the left and then the mass of foliage all sitting to the right, might not balance. I liked the idea of a simpler oval. I have a folder of pots on my computer that I use for virtuals. This was the closest I could find to fit my taste. Colour not quite right but not bad either.
Seeing it now, I think I’m happier that including the rock within the pot works.
Bonsai Eejit 
That looks good !! as you say maybe not quite the perfect colour though it would work okay , also the lines just a little severe given the complex shapes of the rock and the tree ?? but thats being picky 🙂
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Very nice pot/tree combination. I like very much bringing the overhanging stone inside the pot. As to color, it works. Lighter earth tones like tan, off white or a light blue might also work well. As the tree grows and branches extend, the balance of tree, stone and pot will harmonize well. Can a branch be developed to the left, either in back or front of the rock?
Great job, Josh
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